New program offers full range of mental health services for immigrants The Newcomers’ Health and Well-Being Program has been designed with cultural considerations and preventive care in mind. An Ontario-based organization places holistic mental health services at the heart of the settlement process for newcomers to Canada. By Alexandra Miekus
U.S. no longer “Safe Third Country” Canada court rules Federal Court rules turning asylum-seekers around at Canada-U.S. border under the Safe Third Country Agreement unconstitutional The Federal Court of Canada has struck the U.S. off of the Safe Third Country Agreement, which could affect thousands of asylum-seekers if it comes into effect. By Shelby Thevenot
IOM, UNHCR suspend resettlement travel; Canada returning irregular migrants to U.S. Resettlement will be suspended in the next few days affecting Canada’s refugee intake Countries around the world have taken drastic measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), such as introducing international travel restrictions and tightening their borders. Canada is no exception. By Mohanad Moetaz
Canada continues to accept permanent and temporary residence applications and adapt processes Canada is providing more time for some applicants to submit immigration documents. Canada is taking steps to continue to attract global talent from around the world during a time of global efforts to contain the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. By David Cohen
Which cities in Canada attract the most immigrants? Canada’s cities are competing to attract more immigrants. In 2019, Charlottetown, Regina and Toronto welcomed the highest number of immigrants per capita. Ottawa was the latest city to join the exclusive one per cent club. Cities across Canada are engaged in a heated competition to attract more immigrants. Due to their aging populations and low birth rates, cities need more immigrants to keep their economies strong. By Kareem El-Assal
David’s Blog: Canada is a better country for welcoming refugees Forty years ago, Canada opened its door to thousands of refugees from Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos and it’s safe to say we’re all better off for doing so. [Read more…] © 2019 CICNews All Rights Reserved By David Cohen
Federal, Quebec immigration ministers meet to discuss asylum-seeker situation Triage system tops list of new measures The immigration ministers for Canada and the province of Quebec met this week to look at ways their departments can better manage the influx of asylum seekers crossing into Canada from the United States. By Stephen Smith
Majority of Canadians remain in favour of immigration, new survey finds 80% of Canadians believe immigration is having a positive impact on Canada’s economy A majority of Canadians continue to hold positive views about immigration and its impact on Canada’s economy, a new public opinion survey has found. By Stephen Smith
Immigrants Make Up 21.9% of Canada’s Population: StatsCan The share of Canada’s growing population made up by immigrants has risen to 21.9 percent, up from 20.6 percent in 2011, and the majority of recent immigrants arrived through an economic immigration program. By Hugo O'Doherty
